2/24/2010

zipper daisy TUTORIAL

you guys know i love ya, right? well, i'm sharing the love and showin you how i make my zipper daisies :)
 
first, separate your zipper and remove the pull tab.
  
sew a basting stitch along the side opposite of the zipper, as close to the edge as you can without going off.
   
gather your zipper. be very careful not to break a thread! (easier said than done, i know)
  
create a small petal.
  
hot glue in place and trim excess. then singe or fray check the edges to prevent fraying.

cut a small circle of felt.
  
and glue the petal on the outside.
  
keep making petals and gluing the around the felt.
  
take the excess zipper and remove the threads.
  
singe/fray check the ends and glue in a circle in the center of your flower like i did on my previous zipper flowers.
  
wrap all the way around until you've used all remaining zipper.
 
add a rhinestone to the center and you're done!

this tutorial is for personal use only. if you'd like to purchase a zipper daisy, i have a few listed in my shop.  if you're looking for a particular color, email me at craftaholicsanon@gmail.com.
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29 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 24, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    I "SEW" want that headband... just darling, way to go! I don't own a sewing machine... ;(

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  2. CyndeJoFebruary 24, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    I was planning how to do this, I am so glad to see I was on the right track! Thanks this is amazing!!!

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  3. Creations By CindyFebruary 24, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    So cute. I see this coming together for me for my two granddaughters! TFS

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  4. SueannFebruary 24, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Fabulous tutorial...thanks so much for sharing!!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  5. AmyFebruary 24, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    How long of a zipper do you use and where do you purchase your zippers? I've had a difficult time finding cute colored zippers that aren't too short.

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  6. KatieFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Hi Linda! I tagged you in my blog today :-) http://toteslife.blogspot.com/2010/02/wednesday-pick-me-up.html

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  7. ShortyFebruary 24, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Soooo cute! And once again, thank you for sharing your instructions!

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  8. LorieFebruary 24, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    So cute!!! And I bet it looks ADORABLE on you. I am going to feature this on my blog tomorrow!

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  9. a little bit of everythingFebruary 24, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Such a cute idea and it looks so easy with such great results. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. KiraFebruary 24, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    So cute! I am so glad you shared this tutorial! I just LOVE this idea!

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  11. LindzieFebruary 24, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    very cute. thanks for sharing!

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  12. JenAFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Adorable!! Congrats for having this featured on Whip Up :)

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  13. Campos FamilyFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    I absolutely love this! I'm so going to make one for my daughter! Thank you for sharing! :)

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  14. Kristi FlanaganFebruary 25, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    So cute! My daughters would love this!

    Kristi
    Punkin Seed Productions

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  15. PamelaFebruary 25, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    You may already be aware of this, but I was in the mall yesterday and saw this: http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=25787&parentCategoryId=2&categoryId=34&subCategoryId=435
    And I thought oh my gosh that is just like on Craftaholics! I had to share!

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  16. ~~DebyFebruary 25, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    I love this...thanks for sharing..
    Deby

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  17. AmieFebruary 25, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Can't wait to try this! Thanks for posting. :)

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  18. Sherrie BFebruary 27, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Thanks Linda, you are the best! This is so cute and I can't wait to try one.

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  19. Lesa MartinsonFebruary 27, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    Absoulutly Darling!! I love it. What size of zipper did you use? Thanks for sharing.

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  20. Very ShannonMarch 3, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Love this! I added it to our link luv roundup today, come by for a peek! http://bit.ly/d8hv9k

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  21. GabytaMarch 5, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    Hi!
    I discover your blog today, and i love it!
    Thank you so much for the tutorial.
    It so cute.
    Hugs and Kisses from Argentina.

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  22. AnonymousMarch 8, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    You are SO amazing!! Not just occasionally, but every single time you post. How DO you do that? Love all your creations. You are positively inspirational.
    I want to attempt some of these zipper flowers. The ways a girl can glam things up with them is endless!
    Take extra good care,
    Jen

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  23. The Beading GemMarch 30, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    Really well done design! I will link in an upcoming post! Thanks for sharing.

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  24. AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    Linda!

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  25. AnonymousJune 21, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    hey i got a question, after gathering the thread and tying a knot at the end, if i create a small petal, wont the thread be loose and the ruffles will go off ?

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  26. Linda@CraftaholicsAnonymousJune 21, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Anonymous,
    After you gather the zipper, create all your petals in a line with the zipper. then glue in place so that when you cut them apart they hold their shape. the glue is holding their shape, not the thread. the gathering is to help you get the shape you want. email me at craftaholicsanon@gmail.com if you have other questions. thanks!
    Linda

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  27. TaniaJuly 15, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    thanks for sharing, I have been experimenting quite a lot lately with fabric flowers and this is very helpful!

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  28. PatriciaAugust 14, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    Seriously CUTE!!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  29. This N ThatJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    You are killing me with cuteness! This one is next on my list!! Thank goodness for dollar days at goodwill!

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